Senior Project Manager

About the Role

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading the project team with the daily management and execution of the construction process for multiple and large, complex projects. Partnering with the DAVIS Superintendents, this role ensures the successful completion of construction projects to meet time and cost objectives with respect to safety, quality, contracting, scheduling, estimating, bidding, subcontracting, and contract administration functions. This position also involves active participation in preconstruction efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provides operational support in preconstruction services and bidding processes, including preparing cost estimates, scopes of work, preliminary schedules, site logistics, and performing unit price take-offs.
• Negotiates and issues subcontract agreements and purchase orders.
• Develops and updates detailed project construction schedules in coordination with Superintendent, trade partners, and suppliers.
• Leads project meetings with owners, design team, and trade partners and provides documentation and follow-up.
• Manages HVAC, plumbing, life safety, HVAC/BMS controls, lighting controls, AV, security, voice/data, system rough-in, controls, startup, commissioning, and wiring.
• Enforces the DAVIS Safety program, ensuring prompt resolution of issues documented within safety reports and ensuring safety walks occur regularly.
• Leads the management of the project closeout process, including preparing and completing project closeout checklists, punch list processes, collecting and issuing project closeout documentation, and resolving financial closeout and disputes.
• Manages and mentors junior team members; reviews work product, strengthens necessary job skills, communicates performance concerns, provides resources for development, and conducts performance reviews.
• Actively manages and tracks the approval, fabrication, and transportation of materials necessary for construction.
• Creates, maintains, and shares the Material Tracking Log for the project.
• Manages trade partner submittals, RFIs, change orders, schedules, and closeout.
• Maintains a complete, current, and accurate set of contract documents and "as-builts"; electronically posts and updates drawings with RFIs and submittals.
• Responsible for financial forecasting, reporting, and preparation of Project Status Reports.
• Prepares monthly project owner invoicing, including trade partner invoicing reviews, material invoicing review, budget management, and overseeing sustainability or LEED tracking.
• Leads and participates in project audits and post-completion reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field, or equivalent construction experience.
• General Contracting experience.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of previous construction experience.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering and construction project management, including safety standards.
• Decision-making, research, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and learn technical systems and processes.
• Strong ability to effectively manage and lead junior team members.
• Strong ability to organize, assess, and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively at all levels within the organization.
• Project management and scheduling software experience.
• Sustainable building experience (such as LEED certified projects).
• Certifications/accreditations (CPR/First Aid, OSHA 30-hour, WELL, ILFI, LEED) preferred.

Core Competencies

• Autonomy + Accountability: Decisions are made independently with limited guidance from managers, affecting the immediate role and others. Provides guidance and direction to managers and professional staff.
• Business Impact: Impacts own team, adjacent teams, and teams company-wide. Decisions are made without oversight and affect the success of the department/revenue group. Influences others internally and externally, including senior leaders. Drives major project/department business development initiatives.
• Talent Development: Leads through managers. May manage multiple related teams. Sets organizational priorities and allocates resources. Is accountable for the performance and results of multiple related teams.
• Problem Solving + Resiliency: Identifies and solves complex operational and organizational problems leveraging appropriate resources within or outside of the project/department or team.

Values

• Trust: Excellence in Service – Fulfilling our clients’ highest expectations.
• Inclusion: Ensuring a culture of respect and acceptance, where all employees have a sense of purpose and belonging.
• Integrity: Exhibiting honesty and fairness while holding ourselves accountable for our actions.
• Building Relationships: Creating and maintaining strong partnerships through leadership, creative solutions, and hard work.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $134,000.00 - $180,000.00.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health care plan (to include family).
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Annual contribution to your HSA.
• Annual incentive bonus.
• Paid time off + annual holidays.
• Financial benefits (401(k), Roth, and ESOP).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Fertility and family-forming assistance.
• Continuing education.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• On-site fitness center.
• Parental leave.
• Company vehicle or auto allowance to support business activities.